If you're in Addis and looking for an engaging, cozy midweek evening of conversations about tech, AI, and the future, the 10 Academy AI Meetup is the place to be.
We had an amazing discussion last week: could developers one day build entire software just by describing it to AI?
At our AI Discussion Meetup, we explored this question and what Vibe Coding could mean for the future of development.
Read the full reflection on all the debates and perspectives on our blog
👉 https://10academy.org/blog/is-vibe-coding-the-future-of-software-development
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We had an amazing discussion last week: could developers one day build entire software just by describing it to AI?
At our AI Discussion Meetup, we explored this question and what Vibe Coding could mean for the future of development.
Read the full reflection on all the debates and perspectives on our blog
👉 https://10academy.org/blog/is-vibe-coding-the-future-of-software-development
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⭐ Join us for this week's AI Discussion Meetup! ⭐
As AI continues to grow, it’s raising big questions about fairness and access. Will AI deepen inequality, or can it actually help bridge the gap?
Come hang out with curious minds for an easygoing conversation where everyone’s ideas and perspectives matter. No need to be an expert, just bring your thoughts, questions, and curiosity.
✔️ Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
✔️ Time: 6:00 PM EAT (12:00 ከሰኣት)
✔️ Location: 22, Comet Building (next to Axum Hotel), 2nd Floor, Office No. 205, Addis Ababa
We’d love to see you there, feel free to bring a friend!
As AI continues to grow, it’s raising big questions about fairness and access. Will AI deepen inequality, or can it actually help bridge the gap?
Come hang out with curious minds for an easygoing conversation where everyone’s ideas and perspectives matter. No need to be an expert, just bring your thoughts, questions, and curiosity.
✔️ Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
✔️ Time: 6:00 PM EAT (12:00 ከሰኣት)
✔️ Location: 22, Comet Building (next to Axum Hotel), 2nd Floor, Office No. 205, Addis Ababa
We’d love to see you there, feel free to bring a friend!
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Hello AI Explorers! Question of the Day!
What do you think is the real next frontier in Generative AI control?
What do you think is the real next frontier in Generative AI control?
Anonymous Poll
16%
Prompt-to-policy alignment
18%
Modular agent reasoning
50%
Real-time multimodal adaption
16%
On-device autonomy
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AI and the Divide: We Can’t Afford to Be Left Behind
AI isn’t just changing the world, it’s asking us to change with it.
At our recent 10 Academy AI Discussion Meetup in Addis Ababa, we explored a big question: Will AI deepen inequality or help bridge the gap?
Participants shared powerful insights, especially when asked what they’d do if they were decision-makers:
“I’d build AI centers in every university.”
“I’d invest in local (African) data and models built for us”
“I’d prioritize awareness, education, and policy; because the future belongs to those who understand and use AI responsibly.”
AI’s potential is massive, but so is our responsibility to shape how it impacts our communities.
The discussion reminded us that the divide isn’t just digital, it’s about mindset, vision, and action.
We’ll be sharing a full reflection on the discussion in our upcoming blog, stay tuned!
AI isn’t just changing the world, it’s asking us to change with it.
At our recent 10 Academy AI Discussion Meetup in Addis Ababa, we explored a big question: Will AI deepen inequality or help bridge the gap?
Participants shared powerful insights, especially when asked what they’d do if they were decision-makers:
“I’d build AI centers in every university.”
“I’d invest in local (African) data and models built for us”
“I’d prioritize awareness, education, and policy; because the future belongs to those who understand and use AI responsibly.”
AI’s potential is massive, but so is our responsibility to shape how it impacts our communities.
The discussion reminded us that the divide isn’t just digital, it’s about mindset, vision, and action.
We’ll be sharing a full reflection on the discussion in our upcoming blog, stay tuned!
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Hello, everyone.
Our upcoming AI Discussion Meetup will be on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Please share your preferred topic you'd like us to feature for the session.
We’d also like to invite everyone to join the conversation and connect with fellow participants!
Drop your topic ideas in the comments 👇
Our upcoming AI Discussion Meetup will be on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Please share your preferred topic you'd like us to feature for the session.
We’d also like to invite everyone to join the conversation and connect with fellow participants!
Drop your topic ideas in the comments 👇
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🌟 You're Invited to our Guest Talk Session!
We’re excited to invite 10 Academy alumni, trainees, followers, and anyone interested to a special talk with Nav Aggarwal, an experienced business leader from Canada with over 28 years of experience building and leading successful companies.
Nav has co-founded major pharmaceutical businesses and now serves as the CEO of Arjshiv Investments Inc. He brings practical, real-world insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and creating long-term impact.
Nav will speak on “Entrepreneurship as a Route to Social & Generational Growth” on Monday, 24 Nov, 2025.
✔️ Time: 6:00 PM EAT
✔️ Location: 22, Comet Building (next to Axum Hotel), 2nd Floor, Office No. 205, Addis Ababa
We’re excited to invite 10 Academy alumni, trainees, followers, and anyone interested to a special talk with Nav Aggarwal, an experienced business leader from Canada with over 28 years of experience building and leading successful companies.
Nav has co-founded major pharmaceutical businesses and now serves as the CEO of Arjshiv Investments Inc. He brings practical, real-world insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, and creating long-term impact.
Nav will speak on “Entrepreneurship as a Route to Social & Generational Growth” on Monday, 24 Nov, 2025.
✔️ Time: 6:00 PM EAT
✔️ Location: 22, Comet Building (next to Axum Hotel), 2nd Floor, Office No. 205, Addis Ababa
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🌟 You're Invited to our Guest Talk Session! We’re excited to invite 10 Academy alumni, trainees, followers, and anyone interested to a special talk with Nav Aggarwal, an experienced business leader from Canada with over 28 years of experience building and…
Don’t miss tomorrow's guest talk session! Come, learn, and connect with our guests, alumni, and fellow community members!
🌟 join us for this week’s AI meetup. 🌟
This week’s topic:
“Will AI lower the cost of doing business for African SMEs, or create new barriers?”
We’ll be having a relaxed, easygoing conversation about what AI could mean for businesses in Africa. You don’t need to know much about AI, just come with curiosity and your own perspective.
🗓 Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM EAT (12 ከሰኣት)
📍 Location: 22, Comet Building (next to Axum Hotel), 2nd Floor, Office No. 205, Addis Ababa
Come join the conversation. Feel free to bring a friend!
This week’s topic:
“Will AI lower the cost of doing business for African SMEs, or create new barriers?”
We’ll be having a relaxed, easygoing conversation about what AI could mean for businesses in Africa. You don’t need to know much about AI, just come with curiosity and your own perspective.
🗓 Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM EAT (12 ከሰኣት)
📍 Location: 22, Comet Building (next to Axum Hotel), 2nd Floor, Office No. 205, Addis Ababa
Come join the conversation. Feel free to bring a friend!
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🌟 Thank You, Nav Aggarwal! 🌟
We were happy to welcome Nav Aggarwal from Canada this week. A heartfelt thank you to him for spending time with our community and sharing such honest, relatable, and inspiring insights. The session felt like a meaningful conversation we all needed.
Nav shared how his father’s values shaped his entrepreneurial journey. He reminded us that entrepreneurship isn’t just about building businesses: it’s about creating opportunities, uplifting others, and passing on values that outlive us.
Read the full reflection on our discussion here.
And thank you to everyone who joined; your energy and engagement made the session even better!
We were happy to welcome Nav Aggarwal from Canada this week. A heartfelt thank you to him for spending time with our community and sharing such honest, relatable, and inspiring insights. The session felt like a meaningful conversation we all needed.
Nav shared how his father’s values shaped his entrepreneurial journey. He reminded us that entrepreneurship isn’t just about building businesses: it’s about creating opportunities, uplifting others, and passing on values that outlive us.
Read the full reflection on our discussion here.
And thank you to everyone who joined; your energy and engagement made the session even better!
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Happy Monday! Question of The Day
What do you feel young professionals struggle with the most when entering today’s job market?
What do you feel young professionals struggle with the most when entering today’s job market?
Anonymous Poll
27%
Technical skills
22%
Professional/soft skills
24%
Confidence & interview readiness
27%
Lack of opportunities/network
Yesterday’s EdTech Mondays Partners’ Convening, led by the Mastercard Foundation and produced by Shega, brought together key players shaping Ethiopia’s EdTech ecosystem.
We were proud to see our co-founder Dr. Yabebal Fantaye on the panel “How EdTech is Making a Difference and Where We Go Next,” sharing insights on how practical, future-ready training can unlock opportunities for African youth.
At 10 Academy, we’re dedicated to equipping young Africans with the skills to thrive in a digital future, and we’re honored to be part of conversations that move the EdTech sector forward.
We remain committed to strengthening Africa’s EdTech landscape and empowering learners with the skills that matter.
We were proud to see our co-founder Dr. Yabebal Fantaye on the panel “How EdTech is Making a Difference and Where We Go Next,” sharing insights on how practical, future-ready training can unlock opportunities for African youth.
At 10 Academy, we’re dedicated to equipping young Africans with the skills to thrive in a digital future, and we’re honored to be part of conversations that move the EdTech sector forward.
We remain committed to strengthening Africa’s EdTech landscape and empowering learners with the skills that matter.
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Hey everyone! 👋
We’re excited for our next AI Discussion Meetup coming up tomorrow, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Got a topic you’d love us to dive into? We’re all ears!
This is your space to share, connect, and spark great conversations with fellow participants.
Drop your topic ideas in the comments 👇
We’re excited for our next AI Discussion Meetup coming up tomorrow, on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Got a topic you’d love us to dive into? We’re all ears!
This is your space to share, connect, and spark great conversations with fellow participants.
Drop your topic ideas in the comments 👇
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AI, Privacy & the New Wave of Digital Threats: Join This Week’s AI Meetup!
This week, we’re exploring a topic that’s been on a lot of people’s minds lately:
“How is AI, especially deepfakes and voice cloning: being used for hacking, pranks, and privacy violations, and how can we protect ourselves?”
We’re keeping the conversation open and easy for everyone, no matter your experience with AI. Just bring your curiosity and join in.
🗓 Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM EAT
📍 Location: 22, Comet Building (next to Axum Hotel), Office No. 205, Addis Ababa
Come be part of the conversation, and feel free to bring a friend!
This week, we’re exploring a topic that’s been on a lot of people’s minds lately:
“How is AI, especially deepfakes and voice cloning: being used for hacking, pranks, and privacy violations, and how can we protect ourselves?”
We’re keeping the conversation open and easy for everyone, no matter your experience with AI. Just bring your curiosity and join in.
🗓 Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM EAT
📍 Location: 22, Comet Building (next to Axum Hotel), Office No. 205, Addis Ababa
Come be part of the conversation, and feel free to bring a friend!
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